Shelter & WASH Team Leader – Hodeidah, Yemen

About the role

The Shelter and WASH Team Leader will lead the implementation of NRC’s shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in displacement sites across northern Yemen. Reporting to the WASH/Shelter coordinator, the role ensures technical quality, compliance with donor requirements and alignment with humanitarian standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and supervise daily WASH and shelter activities in line with approved work plans and budgets.
• Develop and review project designs to meet relevant standards and codes.
• Manage field operations, including CCCM, construction supervision and technical verification of contractor work.
• Monitor indicators, track budgets and ensure timely reporting of activity, interim and final reports.
• Represent NRC in WASH/Shelter sub‑clusters and coordination forums with authorities, NGOs and UN agencies.
• Oversee partner and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and documentation requirements.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in WASH/Shelter programming, with at least 2 years in team management.
• Experience working in humanitarian or recovery contexts, preferably in complex and volatile environments.
• Strong coordination experience with government authorities, clusters, NGOs and UN agencies.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).